Tag: favorites
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The One Item Every Kitchen Should Own
Would you like to hear a love story? Of course you would. Several months ago, Jonathan got me something for my birthday that changed my cooking world. Enter the best knife I’ve ever used: Yes, folks, although you might not realize it, you are looking at the greatest knife ever. If I could go back…
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The Great Zucchini
The next time you’re at the store…buy zucchini. And lemon. Just buy now and ask questions later. You’ll thank me. Promise. I’ll wait while you go to the store. —- You’re back? Okay, you wanna know why I told you to buy zucchini and lemon? Booya. That’s why. What is it? Only the greatest thing…
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Hellooooooo pumpkin season!
I love fall. I am so glad it is FINALLY fall here and it’s even getting colder here in North Carolina. LOVE that. There’s no way I can narrow my list down to my favorite thing about fall, but the scents of fall come pretty close to the top of the list. All those warm, yummy…
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Quesadillas + Cucumber Salsa + Lemony Sour Cream
Summertime = fresh garden produce This past week, some friends gave us some yummy cucumbers from their garden. We love fresh cucumbers – cut into spears with a little salt sprinkled on them. Perfection. Not a big fan of those cucumber salads soaked in vinegar. I like them in their natural state best. However, we…
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Interacting with Sigrid
Sigrid. I don’t think I’ve ever heard that name before. Do you know what it means? Me neither. At least, not the technical definition. But I know what it means to me: Sweet, creamy, nutty, & delicious. huh? you’re confused? Allow me to explain: Sigrid – I have no idea who she is. But I…
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The BEST burger I’ve ever eaten
I kid you not. This was definitely the best burger that has ever entered my mouth. Such a burst of flavor! In fact, when my hubby and I sat down to eat these, there were no words that came out of his mouth. Only groans. 4 or 5 groans. Followed by a “That’s the best…
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Homemade Pizza Crust
Hello. My name is Christa. I have an addiction to pizza. Good, cheesy, crusty, chewy, flavorful, fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza. I’m okay with it. My hubby is okay with it too. Not only is he not a picky eater, he doesn’t have very strong preferences for foods. But, there is one thing he requests me to make.…
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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins
Wowza! Have I got a recipe to share with you!!! Last Saturday, we went to a little french bakery called Amelie’s. I was eying 2 beautiful things…the salted caramel brownie & pumpkin cream cheese muffin. Being the smart woman I am, I asked my hubby if I could get both and “we could split the…